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Wharfedale have moved four points clear of the relegation places in National Two North following a victory over rivals Blaydon.

Dale have now won three games on the spin which has seen them move off the foot of the table and into the safety positions, while Blaydon stay in the drop zone.

James Doherty’s men, along with Sheffield Tigers, were the only teams to win in the bottom half with the Tigers claiming a much needed victory over Macclesfield.

At the summit, Sale FC remain four points clear after another win over a promotion contender while Hinckley, Stourbridge and Chester also secured victories. Elsewhere, Sedgley Park’s match with Otley and Leicester Lions against Luctonians were both postponed.

Sale FC 34-10 Tynedale

Sale FC strengthened their promotion chances with a comfortable home win over fellow challengers Tynedale.

The Manchester-based side started well and after Chris Johnson’s penalty, Matt Bradley dived over.